description Kurotto Overview
Kurotto is a grid-based logic puzzle published by the Japanese company Nikoli. The puzzle is played on a rectangular grid where certain cells contain numbers enclosed in circles. The objective is to shade specific cells black so that the number in each circled cell accurately represents the total size of the contiguous black region or regions directly adjacent to it. Unnumbered cells can be freely shaded or left blank, requiring strict deductive reasoning to ensure the numerical clues match the final configuration of the shaded areas.
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Kurotto ranks #67 of 93 in the Logic Puzzle ranking, behind Link-a-Pix, ahead of Easy as ABC.
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How good is Kurotto?
Kurotto scores 7.21/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Logic Puzzle category. Clever Nikoli shading puzzle; niche reputation and less intuitive rules limit wider consensus appeal.
What are the best alternatives to Kurotto?
See our alternatives page for Kurotto for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Tsumego, Nurikabe, Zebra Puzzle.
How does Kurotto compare to Tsumego?
See our detailed comparison of Kurotto vs Tsumego with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Kurotto worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.21/10, Kurotto is a solid option in Logic Puzzle. See all Logic Puzzle ranked.
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